CDI3-SCISIM
  • 1. Which of the following is a primary purpose of an investigative interview?
A) To gather accurate information and clarify facts
B) . To immediately obtain a confession
C) . To intimidate the suspect
D) . To conduct a surprise raid
  • 2. Which method of interview involves open-ended questions to encourage the subject
A) Rapid-fire questioning
B) Leading questioning
C) Cognitive interviewing
D) Direct questioning
  • 3. Which type of interrogation method relies on psychological strategies rather than
A) Reid technique
B) Covert surveillance
C) Physical intimidation
D) Forceful confrontation
  • 4. In an admission, a person acknowledges:
A) Only the elements of the crime
B) Facts that may indicate involvement but not the full criminal liability
C) The entire criminal act
D) Their innocence
  • 5. Which of the following is required for a confession to be admissible in court?
A) It must be coerced under pressure
B) It must be voluntarily made
C) It must be made to any person
D) It must be made in front of the media
  • 6. Which of the following statements about dying declarations is true?
A) They are only valid if the declarant survives
B) They must be notarized
C) They are admissible even without corroboration if the declarant believes death is imminent
D) They are inadmissible unless a judge witnesses them
  • 7. An independent relevant statement is:
A) . A statement that independently proves facts of the case
B) A confession made under duress
C) A statement made to influence another witness
D) . A statement made to the police immediately after arrest
  • 8. Which of the following is a method used in interrogation to detect deception?
A) Polygraph testing
B) Note-taking
C) Passive observation
D) Open-ended narrative
  • 9. Which principle underlies the validity of a voluntary confession?
A) Immediate police confrontation
B) Presence of media witnesses
C) Intimidation by authorities
D) Absence of threats, inducement, or coercion
  • 10. The type of interview that seeks to establish a timeline of events is:
A) Narrative
B) Cognitive
C) Informal
D) Structured
  • 11. Which of the following is NOT a legal requirement for a confession?
A) It must be made knowingly and intelligently
B) The suspect must be informed of their rights
C) It must include a public apology
D) . It must be voluntary
  • 12. The Reid Technique primarily focuses on:
A) Conducting surveillance
B) Gathering physical evidence
C) Using confrontation and behavioral analysis to elicit a confession
D) Encouraging suspects to lie
  • 13. A dying declaration can be admitted without corroboration if:
A) The declarant was aware death was imminent
B) It was signed in front of police
C) It was recorded on video
D) It was written and notarized
  • 14. Which of the following best describes a cognitive interview?
A) Focuses on witness memory retrieval through context reinstatement
B) Relies on threats to elicit statements
C) Is conducted without asking questions
D) Forces the suspect to provide a confession
  • 15. When analyzing an independent relevant statement, investigators should:
A) Accept the statement at face value
B) Verify the statement independently without coercion
C) Ignore contradictions
D) Use the statement only as hearsay
  • 16. Which technique encourages witnesses to reconstruct past events to improve recall accuracy?
A) Leading questions
B) Rapid questioning
C) Cognitive interviewing
D) Confrontational interrogation
  • 17. A confession made after prolonged detention without access to counsel is:
A) Considered independent relevant statement
B) Admissible in court
C) Admissible in court
D) Presumed involuntary and inadmissible
  • 18. The primary purpose of a police interrogation is to:
A) Immediately arrest anyone nearby
B) Elicit the truth from a suspect
C) Obtain evidence through coercion
D) Publicly shame the suspect
  • 19. Which of the following is a legal safeguard to ensure a confession is voluntary?
A) Using physical pressure
B) Threatening the suspect with punishment
C) Conducting the interrogation in private
D) Advising the suspect of their right to remain silent
  • 20. Which is a hallmark of an independent relevant statement?
A) Needs corroboration to be valid
B) Given only after a court order
C) Requires police supervision
D) Made voluntarily and without prompting
  • 21. During an investigative interview, the officer should:
A) Listen actively and encourage detailed narratives
B) Focus on irrelevant facts
C) Ask leading questions to force answers
D) Interrupt the witness frequently
  • 22. Which method of interrogation is structured around behavioral cues and inconsistencies in the suspect’s story?
A) Cognitive interviewing
B) Passive observation
C) Reid Technique
D) Direct confrontation
  • 23. Which factor may render a confession inadmissible?
A) . Recording of the confession
B) Threats or promises made by law enforcement
C) Knowledge of rights
D) Voluntary nature
  • 24. A statement made by a person under the belief that they are about to die is:
A) An admission
B) . A hearsay statement
C) A dying declaration
D) A voluntary confession
  • 25. Which is an example of an open-ended question during an interview?
A) Was the door locked?”
B) Did you see him take the money?”
C) Can you describe everything that happened that day?”
D) You didn’t hit anyone, right?”
  • 26. Which of the following best defines an admission?
A) Complete confession of guilt
B) . An acknowledgment of some facts that may establish a crime but stops short of full guilt
C) Statement by a third party
D) Statement without any factual basis
  • 27. Which of the following is NOT a type of interview?
A) Investigative
B) Cognitive
C) Informational
D) Coercive
  • 28. In applying the principles of dying declaration, one must ensure
A) The statement is recorded immediately
B) The declarant knew death was imminent
C) The statement is notarized
D) It is read aloud in court
  • 29. A confession made to a fellow detainee under threat is:
A) Considered independent relevant statement
B) Admissible
C) Inadmissible due to coercion
D) Automatically valid
  • 30. Which method is most effective for improving witness memory recall?
A) Cognitive interviewing
B) Rapid-fire questioning
C) Confrontational interrogation
D) Leading questions
  • 31. Which principle ensures the reliability of an independent relevant statement?
A) Must be repeated multiple times
B) Must be made publicly
C) Statement must be voluntary and independent of coercion
D) Must involve a police officer
  • 32. . The legal safeguard that a suspect’s statement cannot be used if obtained under
A) Miranda rights
B) Principle of voluntariness
C) Rule against hearsay
D) Doctrine of independent evidence
  • 33. During an interview, which approach helps minimize witness anxiety and improve information accuracy?
A) Repeating questions rapidly
B) Aggressive confrontation
C) Ignoring witness responses
D) Friendly and neutral demeanor
  • 34. Which of the following is an element of a valid confession?
A) Made without awareness of rights
B) Coerced under threat
C) Voluntary, knowing, and intelligent
D) Given to a third party only
  • 35. When analyzing a dying declaration, the investigator should:
A) Determine if the declarant believed death was imminent
B) Treat it as hearsay by default
C) Require the presence of legal counsel
D) Ignore the timing of the statement
  • 36. Which interview method emphasizes reconstructing the context of the event?
A) Cognitive interviewing
B) Rapid questioning
C) Leading questions
D) Coercive interrogation
  • 37. An independent relevant statement can be used in court:
A) Even without the declarant being present
B) Only if it is corroborated
C) Only if the declarant testifies
D) Never
  • 38. Which of the following is the main difference between an admission and a confession?
A) Admission acknowledges some facts; confession acknowledges full criminal responsibility
B) Admission is given in court; confession is private
C) Admission is voluntary; confession is always coerced
D) Admission is always false; confession is always true
  • 39. Which of the following statements is true about dying declarations?
A) They require corroboration
B) They must be witnessed by two officers
C) . They are inadmissible unless signed
D) They are exceptions to the hearsay rule
  • 40. During interrogation, detecting verbal and non-verbal cues is important because:
A) . It can identify deception or inconsistencies
B) It makes the suspect nervous
C) It substitutes for evidence
D) It forces a confession
  • 41. A voluntary statement made without threat, inducement, or promise is classified a
A) Coerced statement
B) Hearsay
C) . Admission or confession
D) Leading question
  • 42. Which is an example of an indirect interrogation method?
A) Forced written confession
B) Direct questioning with threats
C) Behavioral analysis of the suspect’s story
D) . Physical intimidation
  • 43. A statement that helps establish the facts independently of the suspect’s confession is:
A) Dying declaration
B) Coerced confession
C) Hearsay evidence
D) Independent relevant statement
  • 44. Which of the following is critical for admissibility of confessions?
A) Speed of confession
B) Presence of media
C) Prior criminal record
D) Voluntariness and knowledge of rights
  • 45. . Which of the following best represents a structured interview
A) Surprise questioning
B) Aggressive interrogation
C) Random questions without structure
D) Standardized questions asked in a pre-determined order
  • 46. Which of the following is NOT a recognized method of interrogation?
A) Polygraph-assisted interview
B) Cognitive interviewing
C) Reid technique
D) Public humiliation
  • 47. A suspect admits involvement in a crime but denies full responsibility. This is an example of:
A) Hearsay
B) Admission
C) Coerced statement
D) Full confession
  • 48. Which principle justifies admitting a dying declaration even if the declarant is unavailable?
A) The requirement for a judge’s approval
B) The belief that a person is unlikely to lie when facing imminent death
C) The need for witnesses
D) The requirement for notarization
  • 49. Which of the following ensures that a confession is legally obtained?
A) Voluntary, informed, and without coercion
B) Taken in a public forum
C) Taken secretly with intimidation
D) Taken after threats
  • 50. During interview analysis, an investigator should:
A) Accept statements at face value
B) Ignore inconsistencies
C) Correlate statements with independent evidence for reliability
D) Only record confessions, not admissions
  • 51. Which of the following best distinguishes theft from robbery under the Revised Penal Code?
A) Robbery requires prior consent of the victim; theft does not
B) Robbery involves violence or intimidation; theft does not
C) Theft involves intimidation; robbery does not
D) Theft is committed only in commercial establishments; robbery is not
  • 52. Which is a key element of estafa under the RPC?
A) Killing a person to gain property
B) Taking personal property by intimidation
C) Breaking and entering a house
D) Misappropriation or conversion of property through deceit
  • 53. During a criminal investigation, which approach is most appropriate for robbery with serious physical injuries?
A) Only review surveillance footage
B) ocus solely on recovering stolen property
C) Forensic and medical examination with crime scene documentation
D) Interview witnesses only
  • 54. In distinguishing theft from estafa, which factor is critical in investigation?
A) The value of the property
B) Whether the property is movable or immovable
C) Number of victims
D) Presence of deceit or fraudulent intent
  • 55. Which procedure is essential in investigating estafa?
A) Establishing proof of deceit or misrepresentation
B) Verifying the victim’s prior consent
C) . Interviewing neighbors
D) Checking fingerprints only
  • 56. A thief steals a bag from a crowded market. Which investigative approach is most effective?
A) Eyewitness identification and CCTV review
B) Filing an administrative report
C) Seizing unrelated evidence in nearby areas
D) In-depth financial profiling of the suspect
  • 57. What differentiates robbery in a dwelling from robbery in a public place?
A) Use of firearms is prohibited in dwelling robbery
B) Public robbery requires prior planning; dwelling does not
C) Robbery in a dwelling is punishable more severely due to violation of personal security
D) Only dwelling robbery requires victim testimony
  • 58. Which is a legal requirement for confiscating stolen property during investigation?
A) Verbal permission from the suspect
B) Court-issued warrant or lawful seizure
C) Consent from neighbors
D) Public announcement
  • 59. Which stage is most crucial in establishing criminal liability for theft?
A) Proving motive
B) Recovering the stolen item
C) Establishing prior criminal record
D) Proving actual taking without consent
  • 60. When analyzing a robbery scene, investigators should focus primarily on:
A) . The weather during the incident
B) Physical evidence and witness statements P
C) The social media accounts of neighbors
D) Public opinion
  • 61. Under R.A. 10883, carnapping with serious physical injuries is punishable by:
A) Reclusion temporal to death
B) Imprisonment of 6 months
C) Community service
D) Fine only
  • 62. Which of the following is a distinctive element of carnapping?
A) Theft of personal jewelry
B) Kidnapping for ransom
C) Taking a motor vehicle with intent to gain
D) Breaking into a house
  • 63. The essential investigative step in carnapping is
A) . Interviewing neighbors only
B) Ignoring CCTV footage
C) . Filing a complaint with barangay officials
D) Verifying vehicle ownership and tracing its location
  • 64. In an anti-carnapping investigation, which evidence is most vital
A) Public sentiment
B) . Vehicle registration and plate number
C) The suspect’s prior unrelated offenses
D) . Victim’s income record
  • 65. What is the difference between carnapping with violence and carnapping without violence?
A) Type of vehicle used
B) Number of suspects involved
C) Location of the vehicle
D) Use of physical harm or intimidation during the crime
  • 66. Which approach helps trace the stolen vehicle in anti-carnapping cases
A) nterviewing unrelated witnesses
B) Reviewing traffic camera footage and GPS tracking
C) Forensic analysis of tire marks
D) Seizing property in nearby towns
  • 67. P.D. 1612 “Anti-Fencing” law primarily addresses
A) Theft of livestock only
B) Forgery of documents
C) Selling stolen goods knowingly
D) . Kidnapping for ransom
  • 68. nvestigators suspect a person of selling a stolen vehicle knowingly. Which law applies?
A) R.A. 9208
B) . R.A. 6539
C) . R.A. 9160
D) P.D. 1612
  • 69. In analyzing a carnapping case, the chain of custody of evidence is essential to:
A) Ensure the admissibility of recovered vehicle in court
B) Protect suspect’s rights
C) Reduce police workload
D) . Increase public awareness
  • 70. Which investigative method best aids prevention of vehicle theft
A) Random public announcements
B) Conducting surprise inspections only in schools
C) . Surveillance and monitoring of known “hot spots
D) Asking the media to report thefts
  • 71. Which is a core element of human trafficking
A) Illegal importation of goods
B) Theft of property
C) . Force, coercion, or deception for exploitation
D) Simple kidnapping without intent
  • 72. R.A. 10364 (Expanded Anti-Rape Law) strengthens protection of:
A) Bank account holders
B) Private property owners
C) Minors and women in trafficking-related sexual exploitation
D) Vehicle owners
  • 73. In human trafficking cases, first investigative step is:
A) Arrest suspects immediately without plan
B) . Locate and rescue victims safely
C) . Search unrelated areas
D) Ignore digital evidence
  • 74. Investigating a suspected trafficking operation, the investigator should
A) . Trace recruitment, transport, and exploitation stages
B) . Ignore online communication records
C) . Focus solely on financial transactions
D) . Avoid interviewing victims
  • 75. Which law addresses the prevention of child exploitation in trafficking
A) . R.A. 6539
B) . R.A. 9160
C) P.D. 1612
D) . R.A. 9208
  • 76. Key investigative approach in human trafficking involves
A) . Ignoring forensic digital evidence
B) Filing reports without rescue operations
C) . Coordinating with social welfare agencies and local authorities
D) Public announcements only
  • 77. Which is a red flag in money laundering related to trafficking
A) Owning a private vehicle
B) Small personal spending
C) . Unusually large or frequent money transfers from unknown sources
D) Attending community events
  • 78. Investigators analyzing digital communication in trafficking cases focus on
A) . Identifying recruiters, victims, and financial transactions
B) . Ignoring online chats
C) Publicly disclosing personal data
D) Monitoring unrelated social media
  • 79. The expanded law on human trafficking (R.A. 11862) covers:
A) . Prevention of trafficking in persons, especially women and children
B) . Only property theft
C) . Vehicle carnapping
D) Financial fraud
  • 80. In analyzing trafficking cases, investigators apply which Bloom’s level
A) Ignoring financial evidence
B) . Understanding and analyzing patterns of recruitment and exploitation
C) Recording weather data
D) . Memorizing names only
  • 81. Which is the first stage of money laundering
A) Layering – separating illicit funds from origin
B) . Placement – introducing illicit funds into the financial system
C) . Recovery – reporting to authorities
D) Integration – using money for business investment
  • 82. Which stage of money laundering involves complex transactions to conceal
A) Exploitation
B) Layering
C) Placement
D) Integration
  • 83. Integration stage in money laundering means
A) Money is stolen physically
B) Money appears legitimate for investment or business
C) Assets are seized by authorities
D) No financial movement occurs
  • 84. Which law governs Anti-Money Laundering in the Philippines
A) . PD 1612
B) . RA 6539
C) . RA 9208
D) . RA 9160
  • 85. When analyzing suspicious financial transactions, investigators are applying which Bloom’s level?
A) Repeating reports
B) Analyzing
C) Remembering
D) Memorizing laws only
  • 86. RA 10927 amends which law
A) . RA 9208 – Human Trafficking
B) . RA 9160 – Anti-Money Laundering Act
C) RA 10364 – Expanded Anti-Rape
D) . RA 6539 – Anti-Carnapping
  • 87. Investigators use bank records and transaction monitoring in which stage of money laundering?
A) . Placement and layering
B) Recovery only
C) Integration only
D) None of the above
  • 88. Which method is critical for applying AML laws
A) Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and reporting of suspicious transactions
B) Ignoring large transactions
C) Asking media for information
D) Random inspections of homes
  • 89. Which is a typical red flag for money laundering
A) . Routine payroll deposits
B) Structuring transactions to avoid reporting requirements
C) . Buying groceries with cash
D) Small daily purchases
  • 90. Investigating money laundering linked to trafficking requires
A) Tracing illicit money, linking to suspects, and analyzing transaction patterns
B) Confiscating property randomly
C) Memorizing case files only
D) Ignoring financial flows
  • 91. A suspect is involved in carnapping, trafficking, and money laundering. Which approach integrates all investigations?
A) Multi-agency coordination, evidence tracing, forensic and financial analysis
B) Filing separate complaints without coordination
C) . Ignoring digital evidence
D) Interviewing only neighbors
  • 92. When analyzing estafa committed via online platforms, investigators should
A) Ignore electronic evidence
B) . Only ask victims for statements
C) Seize unrelated property
D) . Examine digital contracts, trace financial transfers, and interview parties involved
  • 93. Which evidence type is common to carnapping and trafficking investigations
A) Only eyewitness statements
B) . Random surveillance
C) . Only weather records
D) . Vehicle/asset registration, GPS tracking, financial transactions
  • 94. In evaluating a theft-robbery scenario with money laundering links, what should investigators prioritize?
A) Only recovering stolen property
B) Arresting without warrants
C) Following money trails, linking proceeds to suspects, and recovering property
D) Conducting public surveys
  • 95. What distinguishes a high-level investigator’s approach from a basic investigation?
A) Asking for public opinion
B) . Filing reports without evidence
C) Memorizing laws only
D) Ability to analyze multiple crime patterns, link them to laws, and plan coordinated interventions
  • 96. An integrated analysis of trafficking and money laundering requires
A) . Confiscating vehicles randomly
B) Interviewing unrelated parties
C) . Ignoring financial records
D) Understanding recruitment, exploitation, and fund movement stages
  • 97. Which law is cross-cutting between trafficking and money laundering
A) . RA 9160 – AML
B) RPC – Theft provisions only
C) . PD 1612 – Anti-Fencing
D) . RA 6539 – Anti-Carnapping
  • 98. Investigators need which skill when linking multiple property crimes
A) . Analytical skills to identify patterns, connections, and evidence chains
B) Public speaking skills
C) Only memorization of laws
D) Writing press releases
  • 99. Which is a critical legal principle in investigating multiple property crimes
A) Arrest without warrant is preferred
B) Evidence must be legally obtained to ensure admissibility
C) . Media exposure ensures conviction
D) Public opinion can replace evidence
  • 100. In analyzing all property crimes, anti-carnapping, trafficking, and money laundering, the investigator’s ultimate goal is to:
A) Publicize the case
B) Only arrest suspects
C) Only file reports
D) Recover property, prosecute offenders, protect victims, and prevent recurrence
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